No notable news about Roma this week in France, apart from a fire in one camp in Western France. It just shows that when there are news, there is no need to bash on Roma…
The University of Porto is hosting a special edition of the CIDAAD film cycle in November, focusing on Roma and Sinti with screenings every Friday at 6 PM.
The program includes documentaries and films that address themes such as historical memory, discrimination, identity, and cultural resistance, featuring works by Roma and Sinti filmmakers.
The cycle aims to provide a critical perspective on social and cultural issues often overlooked in public discourse, culminating in a special session at the Porto/Post/Doc festival.
The exhibition season for the City Museum and City Wall Museum ends on November 8, after which both museums will close for their annual winter break.
The temporary exhibition “Swabian Sinti and Roma in the Past and Present” will close at the end of the season in 2026, highlighting the history and persecution of the Sinti and Roma minority in Germany.
A final guided tour will be offered on November 8 at 2:30 PM for a fee of 1.50 euros plus the entrance fee, with no prior registration required.
The ARSIS organization is hosting the second National Round Table in Thessaloniki as part of the Roma Rise program, focusing on the future and opportunities for young Roma.
The event aims to empower young Roma by allowing them to voice their experiences and suggestions, emphasizing their active role in shaping their future.
The organization calls for equal participation from local authorities and society to ensure that young Roma can access education, employment, and cultural opportunities without discrimination.
Hermann “Mano” Höllenreiner, a Holocaust survivor and witness to Nazi atrocities, passed away in Mühldorf, Bavaria, at the age of 92.
He survived Auschwitz-Birkenau and the death march from Sachsenhausen, later sharing his experiences to educate others about the suffering of the Sinti and Roma during the Holocaust.
Höllenreiner was recognized for his contributions to remembrance work and was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in Germany.
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Remedial teaching for Roma children will begin on October 19 in Livadi Ropa, Corfu, as part of a municipal initiative to support education. The program requires parental consent for children’s participation and aims to address educational inequalities faced by Roma students.
The initiative is funded by Greece and the EU, emphasizing the need for comprehensive social inclusion policies alongside educational support.
An article about the 3’500 Roma who live in shantytowns near Nantes at least presents the truth: these are people employed in the region to pick fruits and vegetables … The rest of the news are standard: Ca camp closure and subequent cleanup near Toulon in the South, and a new camp in Marseilles with angry neighbours.
A vending machine at the Städtisches Klinikum Dresden is causing controversy for offering a soup labeled “Zigeunersuppe,” which is considered discriminatory by many Sinti and Roma.
The term “Zigeuner” is historically linked to exclusion and persecution, and its use in food labeling is increasingly criticized.
The article discusses the challenges faced by Sinti and Roma communities, highlighting deep-rooted prejudices and anti-Roma sentiment in society.
It features a film that follows four young Roma who are actively combating stereotypes and advocating for empowerment amidst cultural and familial challenges.
The young Roma generation is increasingly resisting discrimination in education, housing, and employment, striving for equal opportunities and societal recognition.
Sabihah Suleiman, president of the Roma Women’s Cultural Association “ELPIDA”, addresses the rights of Roma in Thrace at the OSCE Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw, focusing on education, housing, and identity issues. She emphasizes the need for transparency in social inclusion programs and the importance of Roma community participation in decision-making processes.
Suleiman raises concerns about self-identification rights for Roma and questions the role of the Turkish consulate in Thrace regarding these communities.
The Antifascist Remembrance Initiative, established in 2023, focuses on raising awareness about right-wing extremist bomb terror in Austria, particularly from 1993 to 1996, which resulted in injuries and fatalities among minority groups.
Their publication, “Missed Remembrance? Right-Wing Bomb Terror 1993–1996 in Austria,” details 25 letter bombs and three pipe bomb attacks, highlighting the impact on victims and society’s response.
The initiative emphasizes the importance of remembering these events to prevent future occurrences, with contributions from various authors, including a piece by Manuela Horvath discussing the Oberwart bombing’s effects on the Roma community.
The article discusses the football club “SV Gipsy Kings” in Vienna, which aims to reduce prejudices and strengthen player identities. The club recently played its first match in the Vienna State Cup and is the first official Roma football club participating in Austria’s regular league.
Founded by coach Slobodan Antonijevic and chairman Franco Ibrahimovic, the club is entering its second season since establishment.
The Achaia Police Employees Union congratulated officers involved in a large-scale operation in the Roma settlement of Eglikada, Patras, leading to the arrest of two individuals with outstanding warrants for serious crimes.
The Union highlighted issues of understaffing and lack of modern equipment in police services, pledging to advocate for better staffing, resources, and legal protections for officers.
These actions directed at Roma settlements are increasingly common in Greece.
A meeting was held at the Government Palace in Naples to address the lack of water and electricity in the Rom camp in Giugliano in Campania, attended by various local authorities and organizations.
The meeting discussed ongoing issues with electricity connections and water supply, with temporary solutions like water trucks being used while improvements to the water network are underway.
Continuous monitoring and coordination among local authorities are planned to ensure the restoration of essential services in the camp.
Valentina, a Roma influencer in Greece, shares her experiences on social media, discussing the challenges and joys of her identity and the Roma culture.
She emphasizes the importance of education for Roma youth and encourages them to pursue their dreams despite societal prejudices and family disapproval.
Valentina advocates for change in how Roma are perceived and treated in society, urging others to embrace their identity and not fear criticism.
The FRA’s “Roma Survey 2024” reveals a significant gap between Roma communities and the general population in Greece, highlighting failures in state interventions and ongoing socio-economic inequalities. The report emphasizes the need for genuine inclusion, equal access to education, housing, health, and employment, while also addressing the cultural identity of Roma, who face systemic discrimination and marginalization.
Gender disparities are alarming, with a 60% employment gap between Roma men and women, and high unemployment rates, particularly among young Roma, who encounter substantial barriers to entering the job market.
The election of a socialist mayor in the Nantes region was contested, as several Roma registered themselves for this election. Now her election has been confirmed. Five moves from Toni Gatliff are being shown in Saint-Etienne. Noël Mamère, a French Green politician says that “Rom,a are the new Jews” in an interview. Other news are more of the usual. Residents in Marseilles ask for the expulsion of 25 Roma families. A fire in a camp in Nantes. And finally, the work of an association helping sick Roma children.
Laura Jurado’s new work, ‘Mallorca romaní. Una historia de la comunidad gitana’, explores five centuries of Romani presence in Palma and Mallorca, detailing their history and current social debates. The book discusses the historical oppression faced by the Romani people, including restrictions on their clothing, language, and livelihoods, as well as significant events like the Gran Redada in 1749, which targeted all Romani individuals in Spain.
The establishment of Son Banya, a settlement for Romani people in the 1960s, is highlighted as a failed urban planning initiative that has become a stigma for the Romani community, exacerbated by issues like drug problems and illegal constructions.
According to Michael Hartmann, the anti-Gypsyism commissioner for Rhineland-Palatinate, Sinti and Roma often face discrimination in everyday school life. “Many teachers know just as little about these minorities as their students do,” the SPD politician said in an interview with the German Press Agency (dpa) in Mainz.
This tourist season in the Northern Sporades, particularly in Skiathos, has seen an increase in the hiring of Roma workers to fill vacancies in the hospitality sector due to a labor shortage.
The demand for seasonal workers has led businesses to seek candidates from diverse backgrounds, with Roma workers primarily employed in kitchens, cleaning, and other support roles.
While some employers report early departures among workers, this issue is not unique to any specific group and reflects broader challenges in the tourism industry regarding staffing and accommodation.
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